Paro defeats Papot, eyes Crocker fight

Liam Paro (27-1, 16 KOs) defeated David Papot (30-1-1, 5 KOs) on Thursday night in Queensland, Australia and is eying now an IBF World title fight against Lewis Crocker.

Paro didn’t have all gone his own way. Former super-lightweight champion had an eye injury during the fight with Papot but managed to get the win.

After 12 rounds judges scored 117:111, 116:112 and 116:112 in favor of Paro.

“Man, same old shit,” Paro said after his arm had been raised. “Kept ticking over, get my bearings and win the fucking rounds.

Paro is aiming to fight now IBF World welterweight champion Lewis Crocker. Crocker won the vacant title on September 13, defeating Paddy Donovan by split decision.